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Kate Ellis, former minister in the Rudd and Gillard governments, has returned to politics as Labor's new president. Ellis served in various portfolios from 2007 to 2013, including youth and sport. She takes the reins at a time when Labor…

The Queensland government has faced criticism for withholding a report from domestic violence survivors that condemns police responses to family violence. The report, compiled by a panel convened by the Liberal National Party, calls for civilian oversight of police handling…

Zendaya attended the Odyssey event to promote Christopher Nolan's new film, wearing ancient Iranian jewellery that dates back nearly 3,000 years. The gold artefacts are a significant part of Iran's cultural heritage. The choice of attire has sparked controversy, with…

The US military has identified Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton as the soldier killed during a controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone in Iraq. Sgt Swinton died on July 18 at Erbil airbase. The drone was destroyed to prevent any…

Australian MP Barnaby Joyce was involved in a heated exchange during a live interview on ABC's current affairs show. Joyce had been defending One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's recent overseas trip, which she described as a "working holiday". When a…

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the creation of a new government department, the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. This department will be led by Louise Haigh and will oversee both the Prime Minister's office in London…

The President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) has been a cornerstone of global HIV efforts, saving 26 million lives since its inception. However, funding cuts and restructuring of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) are having severe consequences.…

A fourth person has died in a legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City, where 76 people have fallen ill. The cluster of cases is centered on the Upper East Side. Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia caused by…

Ann Widdecombe, a former UK Member of Parliament, was attacked with a hammer, a court has heard. Joshua Kerry, the accused, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with her murder. The incident occurred earlier this month. Prosecutors allege Kerry repeatedly…

The US State Department has released a 100-page report labeling Cuba as a "unique threat" to regional stability. This assessment is part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to isolate and pressure the Cuban government. However, critics argue that this…

US immigration agents made a record number of arrests in June, with 43,138 people taken into custody. This marks a significant increase in enforcement activity. The arrests were made as part of quiet and steady operations across the country. The…

A Memphis pizza shop, Tamboli's, has seen an increase in business after its owner refused to serve National Guard troops. The decision was made in response to the Trump administration's deployment of federal forces to the city. Memphis has experienced…

Canada's recent wildfires have devastated several First Nations communities in Ontario. Chiefs from these communities claim the government failed to provide adequate support, leaving them to self-evacuate as their homes burned to the ground. Despite being warned of the approaching…

New UK Prime Minister Burnham is expected to encounter significant challenges in his dealings with the European Union. European leaders have expressed optimism about working with him, but substantive issues remain unresolved. Youth mobility programs and food export regulations are…